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J. T. Lovett — Peaches. 



PEACHES. 



As both the soil and climate of 

 New Jersey conspire for the best 

 development and growth of the 

 peach, I grow them in vast num- 

 bers, and am therefore enabled to 

 supply trees at the low prices 

 quoted, surpassed by none and 

 equalled by few. 



In growing the Peach I use 

 stones of natural fi-uit only, and 

 land where Peach Trees have 

 never grownbef ore. Seedlings from budded fruit are by no 

 means so vigorous, and are apt to be tainted with the 

 ^'yellows.'''' 



Owing to my proximity to the ocean— its modifying in- 

 fluence is such that my peacli trees have never been i^ijured 

 by the severest winters. 



June budded trees are those budded in June, cut back and 

 the top formed the same year that the seed is planted. Though 

 small in size they are beautifully rooted. 



The best soil for peaches is a sandy loam, not highly charg- 

 ed with vegetable matter, and trees should not be planted upon 

 soil where the water stands near or upon the surface. Spring 

 is to be preferred for planting, although it may be done quite 

 successfully in autumn with proper care. If the soil be light, 

 set the trees fifteen feet apart each way, requiring 134 trees to 

 the acre. Plant no deeper than the trees stood in the nursery 

 and make the soil very firm. It is very important that the 

 young tree should be properly pruned at the time of planting. 

 All side branches should be cut back to within a few inches of 

 the main stem, the latter being severed at about two-thirds of 

 the distance from the ground. Small trees should be pruned to a whip, cutting back the stem very nearly 

 one-half the way to the ground. The after culture is very simple, being merely to keep the surface always 

 mellow and free of weeds. For the first two years after planting, hoed crops may be planted between the 

 trees with advantage, after which time they require the entire strength of the soil. Grain crops of all 

 kinds are very injurious, and peaches seldom succeed in sod or grass. I have found nothing so admirable 

 and rapid as the Acme Harrow for cultivating the peach orchard and keeping the surface mellow. TJn- 

 leacbed wood ashes and pure ground bone are the proper fertilizers for the peach- and are best applied 

 broadcast in spring and harrowed in. If wood ashes cannot be obtained, muriate of potash may be used 

 in its place, with excellent results. The enemies with which the peach culturist has to contend are the 

 borer and the yellows. The former is easily overcome by making a thorough examination of the trees reg- 

 ularly every spring, and cutting out with a sharp knife the grubs, whose presence may be readily detected 

 by the gum formed from the exuding sap. A shovelful of slacked lime or some coal ashes placed at the 

 base of each tree will act as a preventative of the borer. The yellows is a more formidable drawback, but 

 may, I think, be prevented by keeping the soil well nourished with potash and phosphoric acid. I have 

 known trees that were affected with the yellows restored, not only to vigor, but also to fruitfulness, by a 

 liberal application of muriate of potash and severe pruning. 



VARIETIES AND PRICES. 



All varieties are free^t(>ne>< except those noted otherwise. Those in capitals are of great value. The 

 letter (N) succeeding tlic name signifies that tJic variety is esptcially valuohle for the North on account 

 of hardiness; tJw-<e with (S) especially for the Soutlt. 



Grade of Trees— Scale ^ In. to the ft. 



STANDARD VARIETIES. 





Ea. 



Doz. 



100 



1000 



First Class, to 5 feet 



12 



$1.25 



$6.00 



$50.00 



Second Class, 214 to feet 



10 



75 



. 5.00 



35.00 





15 



1.50 



7.50 







08 



50 



3.50 



25.00 



Ainsdeii's June and Alexander's Early 



(JY.S.)— Absolutely identical to all appearance of fruit 

 and tree. Very early, of fair size and good quality ; 

 nearly all red, flesh greenish white, very juicy. Rot 

 badly except on light soil ; clings partially to the pit. 

 Middle of July. 



Barnard JV.S. (Yellow Alberge, Yellow Bare- 

 rtpe.)— Large ; yellow shaded with dark brownish 

 red ; flesh yellow, juicy, rich, excellent. Hardy and a 

 heavy bearer. Early. 



